Struck by lightning, in coma

Garment company owner Soh Lye Huat was playing golf at the Tanah Merah Country Club (seen here) when he was hit. The incident occurred just as the skies had turned a little dark and the club had contacted weather officials to check if lightning was likely. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

A GOLFER was struck by lightning at the Tanah Merah Country Club on Sunday morning, just as he neared the end of an 18-hole game.

The skies had only just turned a little dark and the club had contacted the Meteorological Services to check whether lightning was likely when the 57-year-old was hit.

Mr Soh Lye Huat, a garment company owner, is now in a coma in intensive care at Changi General Hospital.